| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $53.36 | 9.235% | $58.2878 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.32 | 5.843% | $29.9747 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.99 | 6.196% | $55.2113 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.86 | 3.245% | $48.3806 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 5.512% | $125.1056 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 7.748% | $156.0838 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.32 | 6.504% | $148.3814 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.28 | $621.4252 | $621.42 | $621.45 | $621.50 | |